Heater Feet - Toyota Yaris Forums

KrazyDawg · 03-13-2010, 01:26 PM

My heater and A/C work fine in every setting and I have no issues with the defroster. However, when I have the arrow pointed to blow air below, I hardly feel any air. It feels like air is leaking from the top. Anyone else have this problem?

Yaris Hilton · 03-13-2010, 01:59 PM

Take off your shoes and you'll feel the air flow below better.

There's always some air coming out of the upper vents when you have it turned to the bottom outlet.

BuildCode · 03-13-2010, 02:10 PM

Here's a cool chart CTScott posted that shows how the system works in each position. Helpful to look at: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...1&postcount=11

MadMax · 03-13-2010, 02:14 PM

The heater in the Yaris is a bit underwhelming; but considering that I am comparing it to a 4.0 I6 Jeep Wrangler heater that is not surprising. The latter is cranking out the heat almost as soon as I get to the end of the driveway, with my Yaris it will be several minutes down the road before I can even feel a slight indication of warmth.

I am just glad I live someplace where I don't need it too often, and if I didn't I would most definitely have gotten the cold weather package!

Cheers! M2

KrazyDawg · 03-17-2010, 02:07 PM

The A/C works a lot better than my 95 Civic but in the Civic, the heater for blowing hot air towards your feet was significantly better. It worked right away and in the Yaris, I wouldn't feel it after the car was already warmed up.

127.0.0.1 · 03-17-2010, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMax

The heater in the Yaris is a bit underwhelming; but considering that I am comparing it to a 4.0 I6 Jeep Wrangler heater that is not surprising. The latter is cranking out the heat almost as soon as I get to the end of the driveway, with my Yaris it will be several minutes down the road before I can even feel a slight indication of warmth.

I am just glad I live someplace where I don't need it too often, and if I didn't I would most definitely have gotten the cold weather package!

Cheers! M2

huh ? I have the cold weather pgk (with embiggened heater) and that thing will roast me in any weather.

sbergman27 · 03-17-2010, 02:59 PM

As a point of interest... I've noticed from watching my Scangauge II that at idle the engine can't maintain more than about 160F-170F coolant temperature with the standard (non-heavy-duty) heater on high, in 40F-50F weather.

And having the heater on as the car warms up *substantially* delays the warm up time. That heater core makes for quite a radiator.

yaris-me · 03-17-2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by KrazyDawg

My heater and A/C work fine in every setting and I have no issues with the defroster. However, when I have the arrow pointed to blow air below, I hardly feel any air. It feels like air is leaking from the top. Anyone else have this problem?

I think it's normal.

IllusionX · 03-18-2010, 11:07 AM

hey.. when the air is pointed down (to the feet) there's always some air that comes out from the windshield. I don't know if that's part of the cold weather package, but it did that on both my echo and my yaris.

it doesn't bother me though, cuz i know it will keep my windshield clear for a long time :)

Yaris Hilton · 03-18-2010, 11:50 AM

That's normal in most cars.

03-13-2010, 01:26 PM	#1
KrazyDawg View User's Garage Drives: 08 3dr LB AT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 151	Heater Feet My heater and A/C work fine in every setting and I have no issues with the defroster. However, when I have the arrow pointed to blow air below, I hardly feel any air. It feels like air is leaking from the top. Anyone else have this problem? __________________

03-13-2010, 02:10 PM	#3
BuildCode View User's Garage Drives: Black 5-Spd Sedan S Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 81	Here's a cool chart CTScott posted that shows how the system works in each position. Helpful to look at: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...1&postcount=11 __________________

03-13-2010, 02:14 PM	#4
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	The heater in the Yaris is a bit underwhelming; but considering that I am comparing it to a 4.0 I6 Jeep Wrangler heater that is not surprising. The latter is cranking out the heat almost as soon as I get to the end of the driveway, with my Yaris it will be several minutes down the road before I can even feel a slight indication of warmth. I am just glad I live someplace where I don't need it too often, and if I didn't I would most definitely have gotten the cold weather package! Cheers! M2 __________________

03-17-2010, 02:07 PM	#5
KrazyDawg View User's Garage Drives: 08 3dr LB AT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 151	The A/C works a lot better than my 95 Civic but in the Civic, the heater for blowing hot air towards your feet was significantly better. It worked right away and in the Yaris, I wouldn't feel it after the car was already warmed up. __________________

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03-13-2010, 01:59 PM	#2
Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	Take off your shoes and you'll feel the air flow below better. There's always some air coming out of the upper vents when you have it turned to the bottom outlet.

03-17-2010, 02:59 PM	#7
sbergman27 Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 323	As a point of interest... I've noticed from watching my Scangauge II that at idle the engine can't maintain more than about 160F-170F coolant temperature with the standard (non-heavy-duty) heater on high, in 40F-50F weather. And having the heater on as the car warms up substantially delays the warm up time. That heater core makes for quite a radiator.

03-18-2010, 11:07 AM	#9
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	hey.. when the air is pointed down (to the feet) there's always some air that comes out from the windshield. I don't know if that's part of the cold weather package, but it did that on both my echo and my yaris. it doesn't bother me though, cuz i know it will keep my windshield clear for a long time :)

03-18-2010, 11:50 AM	#10
Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	That's normal in most cars.